Northwest Family Services, Inc.
5927 Columbia Avenue
Hammond, Indiana 46320
(219) 933-7377

 

 

Women, Infants and Children

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is a special supplemental food and nutrition program.  Those individuals eligible for WIC include:

  • Pregnant women.

  • Breast feeding mothers (up to one year after delivery).

  • Infants.

  • Children under five years of age.

WIC participants receive checks that they may redeem for specified nutritious foods at designated grocery stores.  WIC participants also receive nutrition counseling and referrals to other health and social services.

To participate in a WIC program, a person must meet the following conditions:

  • Live within a WIC service area.

  • Meet income guidelines.

  • Have a nutritional need.

WIC serves 185 percent of the poverty line, which means we serve many working families.

For more information call (219) 931-9527 for more information about WIC in your area.